State of Senate Chamber

Montpelier, Concurrent Resolution

By Senator Cummings, S.C.R. 14. Senate concurrent resolution honoring Glenn Gershaneck for his exemplary roles in journalism and public service. Whereas, Glenn Gershaneck graduated from the former Bennington High School and what has become Castleton University, and Whereas, he joined the news staff of the and Times Argus, demonstrating keen reportorial skills and leadership potential, earning him promotions to editorial posts, and Whereas, his creative skill crafting informative prose was ideally suited for his jobs with the news service, the Burlington Free Press, and the National Life Insurance Company, and Whereas, Glenn Gershaneck transitioned to the public sector and worked conscientiously and effectively for both Republican and Democratic elected officials, and Whereas, his initial governmental post was on the Washington, D.C., staff of U.S. Senator , and Whereas, having experienced the hectic pace of the nation’s capital, Glenn Gershaneck opted to return to Vermont, where he served as Governor ’s Deputy Transportation Secretary, Governor Richard Snelling’s Press Secretary, and Governor ’s Press Secretary, Deputy Transportation Secretary, Transportation Secretary, and Deputy Secretary of Administration, and Whereas, he continued his work in State government as Deputy State Auditor and concluded his State employment as Executive Secretary of the Vermont Transportation Board, and Whereas, Glenn Gershaneck is especially proud of spearheading the Executive Branch’s role in inaugurating Amtrak’s Vermonter train in 1995, and Whereas, when not working as a reporter, editor, or public official, Glenn Gershaneck was an avid competitive runner, now therefore be it Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives: That the General Assembly honors Glenn Gershaneck for his exemplary roles in journalism and public service, and be it further Resolved: That the Secretary of State be directed to send a copy of this resolution to Glenn Gershaneck.

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